14/08/2026
This approach and landing marked the end of an epic ferry flight and engineering project for this Islander! The aircraft finally departed Malaysia after engineering issues in November fitted with a ferry tank system and embarked on a challenging global ferry flight: no autopilot, basic navigation equipment, extreme weather and ocean crossings. The aircraft was on its final leg to the UK when it experienced a catastrophic engine failure and diverted to Luxembourg.
We deployed our AOG response team to assess the damage and it didn’t look good.
We then assisted with the removal of the failed engine, inhibiting the good engine and the aircraft systems and transferring the aircraft onto the FAA register once a new engine had been installed.
A massive team effort with numerous challenges along the way but we were proud to finally deliver the aircraft to Guernsey where it will undergo refurbishment. A massive thanks to and GA Maintenance in Luxembourg plus of course .